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Owl close up portrait

The Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo), species of eagle-owl resident in much of Eurasia

stuffed white owl in the interior

Close up of a Eurasian Eagle Owl against a dark background.

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This large owl with the distinctive face, large forward-facing eyes, horns and deep resonant call is associated with a number of superstitions. Like many other large owls, these are considered birds of ill omen. Their deep haunting calls if delivered from atop a house are considered to forebode the death of an occupant. A number of rituals involving the capture and killing of these birds have been recorded. Salim Ali notes a wide range of superstitions related to them but notes two as being particularly widespread. One is that if the bird is starved for a few days and beaten, it would speak like a human, predicting the future of the tormentor or bringing them wealth while the other involves the killing of the bird to find a lucky bone that moved against the current like a snake when dropped into a stream.Belief in these superstitions has led to the persecution of the species in many areas by tribal hunters. The capture of these birds is illegal under Indian law but an underground market continues to drive poaching.

side view of eagle owl

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Portrait of The Eurasian Eagle Owl

Owl in captivity on Vancouver Island.

Blakiston's Fish Owl (Bubo blakistoni) in Hokkaido, Japan

A detailed portrait of an Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) with distinctive orange eyes, feathers, and a blurred natural backdrop capturing its essence in the wilderness.

Owl looking big eyes out of the darkness close up

Photo of the yellow eye of a grey eagle owl. Only part of its face is visible

Portrait of yellow eye owl isolated on white background. Watercolor style.

Eagle Owl in a man's glove at a medieval market - Spain

Portrait of Owl with a serious face

Closed up nocturnal bird in silhouette, adult Brown wood-owl, low angle view, half shot, in the night sitting on the branch of tropical tree in nature of tropical moist montane forest, national park in high mountain of northern Thailand.

Siberian Eagle Owl close up with nature background.

Siberian Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Owl taking a pose

This large owl with the distinctive face, large forward-facing eyes, horns and deep resonant call is associated with a number of superstitions. Like many other large owls, these are considered birds of ill omen. Their deep haunting calls if delivered from atop a house are considered to forebode the death of an occupant. A number of rituals involving the capture and killing of these birds have been recorded. Salim Ali notes a wide range of superstitions related to them but notes two as being particularly widespread. One is that if the bird is starved for a few days and beaten, it would speak like a human, predicting the future of the tormentor or bringing them wealth while the other involves the killing of the bird to find a lucky bone that moved against the current like a snake when dropped into a stream.Belief in these superstitions has led to the persecution of the species in many areas by tribal hunters. The capture of these birds is illegal under Indian law but an underground market continues to drive poaching.

eagle owl near the tree

Multiple exposure image of Great Horned Owl face with night sky and trees in background

European Eagle Owl - Close-up Portrait

A brown owl with yellow eyes is looking at the camera. The owl is sitting on a branch and he is curious about the photographer

Owl, big round eyes with an angry face

Bird of prey, Siberian eagle owl.

Close view of an Eurasian Eagle Owl

A detailed image of an owl resting on a tree branch, showcasing its striking feathers and piercing eyes against a warm, golden-toned background, emphasizing the bird's natural beauty and serene elegance.

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